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Pratt Institute RISD VCU CUW UWM CMA SCAD Alverno College Mount Mary College Hollins College The New School Drexel| Maryland Institute College of Art | Cardinal Stritch University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MICA | Stritch | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #1049 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
MICA | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 1010/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MICA | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
MICA | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 24% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Stritch | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than Stritch based on total student enrollment (1,861 students vs. 1,332 students)
MICA vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Stritch?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 53% more expensive to attend than Stritch for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53% higher at MICA than Cardinal Stritch University ($53,160.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 123.9% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($8,900 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Cardinal Stritch University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is ?% larger than aid received Cardinal Stritch University ($28,435 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 112 points higher than at Stritch (1028)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Stritch (3.18)
MICA vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Stritch? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Stritch and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Cardinal Stritch University (71% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $12,200 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $40,300)
- Cardinal Stritch University and MICA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cardinal Stritch University and MICA graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/